"They will also review the progress made in strengthening our economic ties and in enhancing and modernising bilateral security co-operation, " the statement added.

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Al-Maliki's office issued a statement saying that he and Biden discussed developing U.S.-Iraqi bilateral relations.

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Nokia, in a statement, said it has fully complied with laws and followed an India-Finland bilateral treaty on taxes.

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"We look forward, under these agreements, to the continued reduction in U.S. forces and the normalization of bilateral relations as two sovereign and co-equal nations, " the two said in their statement.

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In a statement, Nokia added that it has fully complied with local tax laws and an India-Finland bilateral tax treaty.

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